Alyn later took a decisive part in the [[Conquest of Dorne]]. He commanded a fleet that broke the [[Planky Town]] and swept halfway up the [[Greenblood]] river while the main Dornish strength was engaged in the [[Prince's Pass]].{{ref|adwd|17}}

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Alyn later took a decisive part in the [[Conquest of Dorne]] as Master of Ships.{{ref|TWOIAF| Daeron I}} He commanded a fleet that broke the [[Planky Town]] and swept halfway up the [[Greenblood]] river while the main Dornish strength was engaged in the [[Prince's Pass]].{{ref|adwd|17}}

Alyn would have two bastards by Princess [[Elaena Targaryen]], named [[Jon Waters|Jon]] and [[Jeyne Waters]], and an unknown number of children with his wife, Lady [[Baela Targaryen]]. He loved Elaena even though he was married to another.{{Ref|AFFC|8}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Sisters of Baelor I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}

Alyn would have two bastards by Princess [[Elaena Targaryen]], named [[Jon Waters|Jon]] and [[Jeyne Waters]], and an unknown number of children with his wife, Lady [[Baela Targaryen]]. He loved Elaena even though he was married to another.{{Ref|AFFC|8}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Sisters of Baelor I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}

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==References and Notes==

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Appearance

After his failed attempt to tame the dragon Sheepstealer, Alyn carried scars from the dragon's flame on his back and legs for the rest of his life.[3]

History

According to Archmaester Gyldayn, Alyn's origins remain a matter of dispute among historians to this day. His mother Marilda claimed he and his brother Addam were fathered by Laenor Velaryon. However, it is more likely they were fathered by Laenor's father, Lord Corlys Velaryon, but kept unacknowledged and far from court in order to not offend Corlys's fiery-tempered wife Rhaenys.[4]

Alyn tried to tame Sheepstealer, entering his lair. The dragon set fire to his cloak. His brother Addam used his own cloak to beat out the flames while his dragon Seasmoke drove off Sheepstealer. Alyn counted himself fortunate to have lived as other seeds and seekers who aspired to ride that dragon ended being eaten by him instead.[3]

With the Two Betrayers on their minds, many voices in the black council questioned his brother Ser Addam’s loyalty. Only Lord Corlys spoke in defense of the dragonseed, remarking that Addam and his brother Alyn were “true heirs” and worthy of Driftmark.[3]